Excellent
#20 of 719 schools in ID
Top 3% in state
Chief Joseph School of the Arts
Elementary School · Joint School District No. 2 · Meridian, ID
A Joint School District No. 2 elementary school where students score 30 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1100 EAST CHATEAU, Meridian, ID 83646
- Math 72% proficient (2022)
- Reading 74% proficient (2022)
- 15.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Chief Joseph School of the Arts score 73% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 43%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. ID average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 5 points since 2019, reaching 73% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 69% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 73% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 26 test records from ID state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
45%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Chief Joseph School of the Arts sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 47Car-Dependent
- Bike 47Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated722/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Meridian), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$101,040
Median home value
$488,000
Median rent
$1,814/mo
College educated
44.1%
Homeownership
81.4%
Poverty rate
6.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 83646; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meridian Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.7 | PK–5 | 1.1 mi | 436 | Compare → |
| River Valley Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | PK–5 | 1.1 mi | 475 | Compare → |
| Discovery Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.7 | PK–5 | 1.2 mi | 477 | Compare → |
| Prospect Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.4 | PK–5 | 1.3 mi | 496 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Joint School District No. 2
- Schools in district
- 61
- Rank in district
- #3 of 60
- District spending per student
- $9,276NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 5.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Chief Joseph School of the Arts is listed in JOINT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 2; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Chief Joseph School of the Arts
Chief Joseph School of the Arts is a public elementary school in Meridian, ID, part of Joint School District No. 2, serving approximately 504 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 15.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.0 out of 10 and ranks #20 of 719 schools in ID. State assessment records show 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Chief Joseph School of the Arts
What grades does Chief Joseph School of the Arts serve?
Chief Joseph School of the Arts serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Chief Joseph School of the Arts?
Chief Joseph School of the Arts has an enrollment of approximately 504 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Chief Joseph School of the Arts?
The student-teacher ratio at Chief Joseph School of the Arts is 15.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Chief Joseph School of the Arts rank in ID?
Chief Joseph School of the Arts ranks #20 of 719 schools in ID.
What is Chief Joseph School of the Arts's MySchoolScout rating?
Chief Joseph School of the Arts has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Chief Joseph School of the Arts?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Chief Joseph School of the Arts has 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Chief Joseph School of the Arts a charter school?
No, Chief Joseph School of the Arts is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Chief Joseph School of the Arts a Title I school?
No, Chief Joseph School of the Arts is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Chief Joseph School of the Arts?
45.0% of students at Chief Joseph School of the Arts qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 504
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 33
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Ada County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 20.4%
- Phone
- (208) 350-4200
- Area population (ZIP 83646)
- 74,522
- Area average commute
- 22.8 min
- Area median age
- 37.5
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 83646; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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